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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.51, 1,403.37 and 310.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.51, 1,403.37 and 310.73 is: 466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.51 : 1,403.37 = 310.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.51/1,403.37 = 310.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.51x = 1,403.37 × 310.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.51x = 436,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,062.14/935.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.12

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